Volunteering

The Mt. Hood National Forest works with many partners to deliver volunteer stewardship activities. Connecting with one of these partners is the best way to pursue volunteer opportunities on national forest lands. See the links below for more information.

Additional volunteer opportunities across the country on public lands can be found at www.volunteer.gov.

For more information on our partners that offer volunteer opportunities click on one of the volunteer areas below!

• Trail
  Stewardship

  

  There are more than 1200 miles of trails on Mt. Hood National Forest. Maintaining these trails is a core part of the volunteer effort on the forest.

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• Wilderness Ambassadors

  

  Trailkeepers of Oregon Wilderness Stewards are experts at public engagement and education. They share Leave No Trace principles, hiking etiquette, and trail stewardship with trail users.

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• Interpreter/
  Educator

  

  Volunteers are needed to help provide information to visitors and lead tours at Timberline Lodge.

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• Heritage

  

  Various organizations volunteer to help preserve and protect the historic sites at Mt. Hood National Forest.

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• Botany

  

  Learn to identify invasive plant species and aid in their removal!

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• Wildlife

  

  Volunteer with a wildlife biologist or perhaps at a seasonal event.

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